This list of lower elementary titles encourages readers not to look at school as something scary, but as a new adventure full of new friendships, mischief, and learning.
“The first day of school” by Margaret McNamara
Can a dog go to school? A great book for beginning readers, this book tells the story of one little boy’s dilemma of going back to school with or without his dog.
“I got the school spirit” by Connie Schofield-Morrison
What does it mean to have school spirit and how can you find it…
They say, "never judge a book by its cover", but here at the library we not only celebrate cover love but also encourage it! Picking a book based on the cover is completely valid. Someone (or many people) worked really hard to make that cover gorgeous. Looking at the cover first, synopsis second is also one of the easiest ways to get a reluctant reader to pick up a new book. So come on, pick up a book based on its gorgeous cover. The insides just might match.
"Nightlights" by Lorena Alvarez
A beautiful, mysterious graphic novel…
Have you ever thought about "Love?" What does it mean and how far can it go? This list of children's books explores these questions with humor, attention, and beautiful pictures.
"Love" by Matt de la Peña
Can love mean more than one thing? This book explores the different ways that we experience love, from our earliest days to life's rough patches.
"Robot in Love" by T.L. McBeth
In this funny tale of love, can one little robot find the courage to follow his heart? Find out in Robot in Love.
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Books on this list have characters with physical or mental challenges. Encouraging children and teens to read fiction books with disability representation is a great way to teach diversity and inclusion.
Aven Green, sleuthing machine by Dusti Bowling
Third-grader Aven Green has been solving mysteries for a whole month, cracking such cases as The Mystery of the Cranky Mom. But can this perceptive detective solve two cases at the same time? First, her teacher's lunch bag disappears. Then Aven's great-grandma's dog goes missing. Fortunately, since Aven was born without arms, all the "arm" cells went to her…
If you've ever felt overwhelmed walking into a library or bookstore, you're not alone! According to Forbes, hundreds of thousands of books are published annually... while the average adult American reads only 12 books a year. Here are some titles you may have missed over the years that we think are worth a look!
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Originally published in Swedish in 2009, this laugh-out-loud account of a centenarian's 'escape' from his nursing home and his ensuing antics is reminiscent of Forrest Gump. Can't get…
The books we read can help us connect to the world. Check out these titles that take place all around the globe.
A Burning by Megha Majumdar
After a fiery attack on a train in India leaves 104 people dead, the fates of three people become inextricably entangled.
His Only Wife by Peace A. Medie
This moving debut novel follows a brave young woman in Ghana traversing the minefield of modern life with its taboos and injustices.
The Mountains Sing by Phan Qué̂ Mai Nguyẽ̂n
A must-read multigenerational tale of the…
While all of our book clubs welcome any attendees, the Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion is designed for patrons with visual challenges. These readers utilize either the large print book format or a recorded version provided through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Impaired (NLS), a part of the Library of Congress. These are books the group has read and appreciated over the last few years. If you’re interested in joining our Book Discussion group check our event calendar for our next meeting or visit our Braille and Talking Book page for more…
Looking for quick & easy recipes to make dinnertime less stressful? These cookbooks are full of ideas to make meal prep less demanding so you can spend more time doing what you really want to do!
Liv B's easy everyday: 100 sheet pan, one-pot and 5-ingredient vegan recipes by Olivia Biermann
Everything in this book is cooked with either five ingredients or in one pot or on a sheet pan. You'll use less kitchen equipment and less effort, giving you more space to exhale in your already busy day.
Fix-it and forget-it. Best…